Lead Teacher for Infant/Toddler Classroom

About the role

The Goddard School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Infant/Toddler Classroom Teacher to join our team. This position involves leading an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques
• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication
• Provide clear updates on development, routines, and any concerns
• Handle parent questions with confidence and professionalism
• Maintain strict adherence to all licensing, health, and safety standards
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times
• Supervise children actively during indoor and outdoor activities

Requirements

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical)
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Comfortable communicating with parents daily
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in Early Childhood Education
• 1–3 years of classroom experience
• Familiarity with Virginia licensing requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Qualifications

• Competitive salary ($18 – $23 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and ability to lead a classroom independently)
• $500 sign-on bonus - $250 after 60 days, $250 after 6 months
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discount
• Paid training & professional development (including CDA support)
• Clear growth path into Education Director / leadership roles
• Opportunity for advancement
• Opportunity to handle parent questions with confidence and professionalism
• Maintain strict adherence to all licensing, health, and safety standards
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times
• Supervise children actively during indoor and outdoor activities

Skills

• Positive guidance techniques
• Developmentally appropriate lesson planning
• Communication with families
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Pay

$18 – $23 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and ability to lead a classroom independently

Schedule

$500 sign-on bonus - $250 after 60 days, $250 after 6 months

Additional Information

The Goddard School is an equal opportunity employer. We trust, empower, and honor our exceptional educators and provide a vibrant and nurturing environment for teaching and learning.

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